OSHA Inspection: EXIST, INC.

Issued

2021-06-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9655.00 · Current $9655.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(c)(2)(v): Fork-lifts were used to support scaffold platforms while the entire platform was not attached to the fork and the fork-lift was moved horizontally while the platform was occupied   On or about 12/31/2020, and at times prior, employees were exposed to 12-foot fall hazards when working from an Uline forklift aerial platform Model H-2772 that was not securely attached to the lifting carriage or the forks of a powered industrial truck.

Issued

2021-06-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9655.00 · Current $9655.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(g)(4)(ii):The top edge height on all suspended scaffolds where both a guardrail and a personal fall arrest system were not between 36 inches (0.9 m) and 45 inches (1.2 m) above the platform surface: Note:  For supported scaffolds manufactured and placed in service before January 1, 2000, and on all suspended scaffolds where both a guardrail and a personal fall arrest system are required, the top edge height should be between 36 inches (0.9 m) and 45 inches (1.2 m) above the platform surface. When conditions warrant, the height of the top edge may exceed the 45-inch height, provided the guardrail system meets all other criteria of paragraph (g)(4).  On or about 12/31/2020, and at times prior, employees were exposed to 12-foot fall hazards when working from a Uline forklift aerial platform Model H-2772 in that the height of one top rail measured 35 inches and another top rail measured 36 inches in areas that were damaged/bent.

Issued

2021-06-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(a)(4):Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:  On or about 12/31/2020, and at times prior, the employer used Uline forklift aerial platform Model # H-2771 to hoist personnel on the forks of a powered industrial truck, without obtaining the manufacturer's prior written approval, thus exposing employees to a 12-foot hazard.